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150 Years Ago, April 1863
150 Years Ago April 1863 The Naval Blockade, inflation and disruption of the transportation system are taking a toll on the Confederacy. The combination of high prices and shortages cause the “Bread Riot”. On the Second, in Richmond, a small group of women and children march for “bread”. The group grows, turns into a mob […]
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Civil War on the Web
“98.2% of celeb internet quotes are bogus” — Abraham Lincoln Telegraph columnist Christopher Howse checks into yet another plagiarism scandal, then notes how many historical quotes just can’t be verified and are likely false. All the more reason to be suspicious. We are not amused, and they can eat…cake. NOAA and the US Navy are […]